A strong spiritual life is very fulfilling. It takes time and effort to realize this strength. The first step is a declaration that, I want to take charge of my spiritual life journey. Attaining this strength will require you to undertake several things.
Identify your foundation- this means making a decision to follow a particular spirituality. The spirituality or principles in many cases are based on a religious belief. Further, within different religions, there are opportunities to adapt a particular lifestyle. The options include meditative, charity, evangelical, intellectual, etc. The principles of the religious or spiritual body you join will guide you through the journey.
Be a member of a community- participating in communities is encouraging and reinforces your belief. The experiences shared on daily life will strengthen you in spirit, personal and social life. It also is a chance to learn from those who understand the spirituality better and also share your understanding or knowledge with those who join behind you.
Mentor- having a mentor in matters of faith provides an upper hand since most of them have gone through the experience of faith. Their experience and understanding of the journey of faith will strengthen your pursuit of a fulfilling life. They help you during major decision making intervals and will redirect you in case you get lost. Find a person who encourages you to be better and aim higher spiritually.
Read a lot- reading strengthens your understanding of the things you believe in. There are books written by the founders of your community or religious group. They provide a basic understanding of the expectations of anyone adhering to that religion. Further, there are recent books that help you tackle emerging issues. Read as many of these books as possible. The internet also contains a lot of literature. Be diligent to read as much as possible.
Listen- audio materials and live lectures or sermons by intellectuals and religious leaders are incredible resources. Some are broadcast over the internet, on TVs, radios or distributed through DVDs and other storage platforms. The insight given on such platforms is encouraging. Choose your materials well to avoid confusion.
Meditate- this is an opportunity to reflect on the pillars of your faith. It is a quiet moment to understand what you believe in and how it can be applied in your life. Find a quiet place and, if necessary, enlist the assistance of a meditation guide. There are hymns and melodies to assist in meditation.
Charity work- this is voluntary work aimed at assisting the needy in your community. Participating in such endeavors keeps you in touch with your immediate community. It also helps you appreciate the things you already have and therefore be grateful.
Go for pilgrimages- journeying to a religious holy site gives you a vivid understanding of the things you have always heard. This first hand experience is a strong foundation and helps to strengthen your spirituality. It makes real or practical the things you have always heard about or read about within your religious circles. Pilgrimages are always transformational.
Identify your foundation- this means making a decision to follow a particular spirituality. The spirituality or principles in many cases are based on a religious belief. Further, within different religions, there are opportunities to adapt a particular lifestyle. The options include meditative, charity, evangelical, intellectual, etc. The principles of the religious or spiritual body you join will guide you through the journey.
Be a member of a community- participating in communities is encouraging and reinforces your belief. The experiences shared on daily life will strengthen you in spirit, personal and social life. It also is a chance to learn from those who understand the spirituality better and also share your understanding or knowledge with those who join behind you.
Mentor- having a mentor in matters of faith provides an upper hand since most of them have gone through the experience of faith. Their experience and understanding of the journey of faith will strengthen your pursuit of a fulfilling life. They help you during major decision making intervals and will redirect you in case you get lost. Find a person who encourages you to be better and aim higher spiritually.
Read a lot- reading strengthens your understanding of the things you believe in. There are books written by the founders of your community or religious group. They provide a basic understanding of the expectations of anyone adhering to that religion. Further, there are recent books that help you tackle emerging issues. Read as many of these books as possible. The internet also contains a lot of literature. Be diligent to read as much as possible.
Listen- audio materials and live lectures or sermons by intellectuals and religious leaders are incredible resources. Some are broadcast over the internet, on TVs, radios or distributed through DVDs and other storage platforms. The insight given on such platforms is encouraging. Choose your materials well to avoid confusion.
Meditate- this is an opportunity to reflect on the pillars of your faith. It is a quiet moment to understand what you believe in and how it can be applied in your life. Find a quiet place and, if necessary, enlist the assistance of a meditation guide. There are hymns and melodies to assist in meditation.
Charity work- this is voluntary work aimed at assisting the needy in your community. Participating in such endeavors keeps you in touch with your immediate community. It also helps you appreciate the things you already have and therefore be grateful.
Go for pilgrimages- journeying to a religious holy site gives you a vivid understanding of the things you have always heard. This first hand experience is a strong foundation and helps to strengthen your spirituality. It makes real or practical the things you have always heard about or read about within your religious circles. Pilgrimages are always transformational.
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